Blaine, Washington vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 147.4% more expensive than Blaine, Washington.

You would need a salary of $123,684 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blaine, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Blaine, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Foster City
than in Blaine, Washington
Blaine, WA vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Blaine, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.3% higher
  Commute
  68.9% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher